Outpatient SUD Group Facilitator - Bilingual (English / Spanish)

CRI-Help, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Blue Shield Trio PlanMedical

80% Paid Blue Shield Access+ Plan

80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance

40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Plan

80% Paid Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off including sick days and

Job summary

CRI-Help, Inc is seeking a bilingual Outpatient SUD Group Facilitator (English/Spanish) to lead counseling and educational groups across Los Angeles County, using evidence-based practices. Daily duties include writing individualized notes for each attendee.

The role requires at least one year in substance use disorder treatment, familiarity with Motivational Interviewing and CBT, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• CCAPP, CAADE or CADTP Certification, or equivalent licenses.
• Experience in substance use disorder treatment and group work.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group counseling sessions and educational groups.
• Write individualized notes for each attendee.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Outpatient Program Manager.
• Maintain a minimum of 65% DMC billing productivity per month.

Skills

Group facilitation

Motivational Interviewing

CBT techniques

12 Steps knowledge

Excellent communication

Facilitation experience

Substance Use Disorder treatment

Computer proficiency

EHR familiarity

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CCAPP, CAADE or CADTP Certified Addictions Counselor

Registered AMFT

Licensed MFT

Job description

CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment facility with several locations across Los Angeles County. We've been around since 1971 and are noted as an organization practicing integrity in our commitment to ethical and meaningful client care. Our mission is to improve the welfare of the community by providing first-class substance use disorder treatment to adults and families seeking freedom from the bondage of addiction, and we live out that mission everyday with our staff and clients.

CRI-Help is an amazing organization to be a part of and I strongly encourage you to consider joining the team! We opened a new facility in Lincoln Heights in 2025 and are still hiring for all roles- keep referring back to https://crihelp.bamboohr.com/careers for current openings at all sites!

The Outpatient SUD Group Facilitator - Bilingual (English / Spanish) facilitates therapeutic and / or educational groups, using evidence-based practices, writing competent individual group notes for each client on a daily basis.

If you're interested in hearing more, please read the job description below:

Basic Functions

• The basic functions of the Group Facilitator are to facilitate group counseling sessions and educational groups, utilizing evidence-based practices, and to write individualized notes regarding each group attendee.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group counseling sessions and educational groups
• Write individualized notes regarding each group attendee
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Manager
• Maintain a minimum of 65% DMC billing productivity per month

Skills / Knowledge

• Must have knowledge of Motivational Interviewing
• Must be familiar with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques
• Must be aware of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have prior group facilitation experience
• Must have a minimum of one year working in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
• Must be proficient in the use of computers
• Must be familiar with Electronic Health Record software
• Must be Bilingual (English / Spanish)

Education / Training

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be a CCAPP, CAADE or CADTP Certified Addictions Counselor, OR
• Instead, can be a Registered AMFT, OR
• Instead, can be a Licensed MFT

Working Conditions

• Occasional ascending and descending stairs.
• Frequent sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasional crouching below the waist and / or above the shoulders.
• Occasional work may be performed at various locations across Los Angeles County.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

Position Reports To

• Outpatient Program Manager

Job Type

• Full-time, In-Person, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Pay

• $26.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits

• 100% Paid Blue Shield Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Blue Shield Access+ Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option
• 40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
• 80% Paid Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation)
• Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) 4% Employer Match
• 100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan